A feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars faces off against the Elgin Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Crockett will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
Crockett is likely headed into the matchup with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Navarro on Thursday. Crockett took a 20-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of Navarro.
Meanwhile, Elgin scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They came up short against Liberty Hill, falling 73-53. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 412th, while the Panthers are ranked 171st).
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Zaire Nuells, who rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also picked up 119 receiving yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Jalen Owens also helped out as he racked up 105 receiving yards.
Elgin wouldn't let Liberty Hill keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Elgin can thank Jackson Clowdus and Xavier Penson for forcing both of them. Clowdus is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Elgin got some further help from Noddyn Bailey: he made ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Crockett's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Elgin, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
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